Rayo get Vallecas back after suspension lifted

Rayo Vallecano has received a big piece of good news: the Community of Madrid announced that it has lifted the suspension of Estadio de Vallecas, imposed at the end of July due to the state of the facilities. As Mundo Deportivo reports, the decision comes after a second inspection/audit was carried out to check the condition of the stadium.

Audit results and immediate impact

The updated report states that “the inspected facilities are operational and in suitable conditions for their ordinary operation”, and also highlights a “very significant” improvement—both in material and documentation—compared to the first audit. The order was signed by Madrid’s councillor for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Mariano de Paco Serrano, and the information notes that the resolution takes effect immediately.

What’s next for Rayo

Because the measure is now cleared, the club will still play this Tuesday’s match away—its final game outside Vallecas—against Espanyol. It will be another outing at Butarque, where they have already played against Alavés and Racing de Santander.

The plan moving forward is clear: Rayo will return to Vallecas on October 10 for the visit of Athletic Club. That will be the first home game after the break that begins next Monday due to the first FIFA international window.

Ticket exchange despite “high risk” match

For Tuesday’s game, the Government Delegation authorized fans to exchange tickets from 10:00 to 14:00, even though the match has been classified as “high risk”—meaning same-day ticket sales are not allowed. The article explains that this temporary measure was taken because Rayo only confirmed officially, at midday on Monday, that the match would be held at Butarque.